Early Excellence Podcast

We’re joined by Nova Robinson this week as we discuss the challenges but also the benefits of age classes. We explore the importance of a clear understanding of child development and offer key advice for meeting the needs of all of the children.Episode LinksBook your place on our Support for Teachers with Mixed Age Classes Webinar Series

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub AppDiscover the App TodayThe first few weeks are such a busy yet crucial time in the EYFS year. Llewella Ivins joins us this week as we put together a checklist to make sure we haven’t missed anything!Episode LinksDownload our EYFS checklist for ECTsAccess our Indoor Provision Audit Tool

This week, we’re joined by Anna-Marie Bevan, the Head of Ely and Caerau Integrated Children’s Centre in Cardiff. We discuss the journey of development at the setting, the rich experiences provided and the importance of striking the right balance between child initiated and adult-guided learning.Episode LinksExplore our upcoming CPDJoin our EYFS Roadshow

Judith Ish-Horowicz, the co-founder and director of the UK’s first intergenerational nursery, joins us for our first episode of the new school year. As part of our chat, Judith tells us all about the inspirational multi-generational work at Apples and Honey Nightingale and the benefits for all involved.Episode LinksWatch Judith Ish-Horowicz presenting a TEDx Talk about her workFind out more about Apples and Honey Nightingale CIC

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub AppDiscover the App Today2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 85This week we’re joined by Clare King, one of our Curriculum Consultants at Early Excellence. We discuss the key principles of effective continuous provision and how to put these principles into practice.Take a virtual classroom tour of the Early Excellence learning environmentsFind out more about our Inside Out suite of support materialsDownload our free continuous provision audit tool

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub AppDiscover the App Today2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 52In this week’s episode, Andy and Llewella explore the increasing popularity of tuff spot trays in early years settings. They discuss how Tuff Spot trays are used, look closely at some of the potential drawbacks of being over reliant on tray based activities and ask the question: Is it time to move away from the Tuff Spot tray?Watch our free Guide to Continuous Provision webinarRead our Blog Building on Children’s Interests in the EYFSExplore our EYFS Training Programme

2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 90Does your practice reflect the value of self-regulation? In this week’s episode, we’re joined by members of the senior team from Rawmarsh Nursery School in Rotherham as we explore the vital importance of nurturing self-regulation skills. Access training on Child Development including Self-RegulationBecome an Early Excellence Partner SchoolExplore Continuous Provision Inside Out

2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 112Catherine Laing, Senior Lecturer in Developmental Linguistics, rejoins us this week for a close look at speech and language research. Book your Place on our Let’s Get Talking Training CourseListen to our Earlier Episode with Catherine Laing "Exploring Early Speech and Language Development"Explore our Free Continuous Provision Guides and Audits

2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 92Nicky Turner, from the Astrea Multi-Academy Trust, joins us in our new Early Excellence studio as we explore the vital importance of supporting early literacy and phonics skills effectively.Book your Place on Early Excellence TrainingVisit our New Early Excellence StudioListen to our Podcast Episode on Brilliant Books and Poems to Inspire Young Writers

2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 105This week, we visit Whitefield Primary School in Liverpool and take a tour of their inspirational EYFS learning environmentsWatch our Free Planning your Environment WebinarShop our Inspirational ResourcesDownload our free Audits and Planning Guides